A tentative gaggle of critters and a murder of monsters... with a change in stat layout and a little focus on areas not often found in "monster books," yet intended for "any world" and inspired, in most part, by real myths, I thought I'd show the expected contents:

"Enjoy a 'world' where the fantastic is fact and magic really works!" ~ Gary Gygax

"By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes:" - Macbeth

Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:23 am

serleran

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Re: Myths Reborn: Creatures from the Windswept World

Simple question for those who care...

Do you want treasure included, or just monsters?

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Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:59 am

mgtremaine

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Re: Myths Reborn: Creatures from the Windswept World

Is that like do you want Ice Cream with your Cake? Of course I want Ice Cream damn it!!!

-Mike

Sat Aug 04, 2012 1:48 pm

serleran

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Re: Myths Reborn: Creatures from the Windswept World

Now, admittedly, this is a powerful item (and in my world, only two are known to exist, each with different powers), so it may not be the best "example" of the types of things that will be included, but since you asked for it, I thought I might as well provide something...

Archer’s Handharp: Constructed of fine wood and enchanted with a potent dweomer, the archer’s handharp is a boon to the adventuring sort, having several abilities at its disposal much like a traditional wizardly staff. When found, the handharp will have between 5 and 10 charges, capable of being recharged to a maximum of 25. Certain features require a higher expenditure of stored power – all require an understanding of music and ample dexterity (suggested a minimum of 14) to perform. When drained fully, the handharp retains its status as a musical instrument. As the adjudicator, you may decide to assign specific activations to the strings, or combinations of notes, if desired for a more complex item. An archer’s handharp does not reveal any of its powers to the user though many a bard can identify the item on sight for they are highly regarded and sought. The functions of the handharp and their number of charges are as follow –

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Sat Aug 18, 2012 6:09 am

Lurker

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Re: Myths Reborn: Creatures from the Windswept World

Nice !

Thanks for sharing. As you know I prefer unique items to standard +1-5 items, so this is right up my alley!

If you don't mind sharing, what is the back story for it?

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Sat Aug 18, 2012 3:24 pm

serleran

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Re: Myths Reborn: Creatures from the Windswept World

I'll give you some basics of the background behind it, but I was trying to keep this all somewhat generic without too much of "my way" thrown into it.

At one point in the history of Windswept, there were other handharps, each designed to replicate a facet of the holy icon of Aré the Elucidated, Mistress of Music. However, as is normal for those with power, a struggle broke out over who was more righteous and 'true' and it was in this battle that most of the harps were destroyed, unstrung, or simply lost. It was a scant few centuries ago that one was uncovered by Torbid Archer of the Academy of Notes and used to great effect in his travels and battles against the cult known as the Cloister of the Sanctity to the Dark. These acts inspired many imitators and spread the word of the handharp's power, becoming a sort of rallying marker for the faithful of Aré (who have since sequestered the real one to protect it.) In the years since then, another handharp has been found, this one with seemingly different abilities, but it was stolen and its fate unknown. Now, what people consider to be 'archer's handharp' is a facsimile, produced at the Academy's request.

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